In Friday's non-league match, the host Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes basketball team scored a tight 44-40 triumph over the King Panthers.

In their next game, the Hurricanes meet the Fort Bend Kempner Cougars (Sugar Land, TX) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Fort Bend Hightower will attempt to move on its 18-2 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 4-13 record after their 50-28 non-league loss to Clear Creek (League City, TX).

With the defeat, King moves to 16-4 on the year. The Panthers travel to Pearland (Pearland, TX) to meet the Oilers in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Oilers enter the match with a record of 19-4. Pearland won 74-44 in their recent non-league match against Cypress Lakes (Katy, TX)